ADOLESCENT OBESITY

This study tested whether a 12-week treatment with the medication semaglutide works better than an active diet program for teenage girls with obesity and PCOS. The main goal was to see which approach more effectively reduces dangerous fat in the liver and improves how the body us…

This study tested a new digital care approach for families with children living with obesity in Sweden. It compared standard in-person clinic visits to a program that replaced half the visits with a smartphone app for tracking health goals and communicating with caregivers. The g…

This study looked at whether weight-loss surgery (sleeve gastrectomy) could improve the health of the pancreas, kidneys, and heart in young people (ages 12-21) with type 2 diabetes. Researchers measured organ function in about 50 participants before and after surgery to understan…

This study tested whether a 6-week group therapy program for depression could improve the body's response to insulin and help prevent type 2 diabetes in at-risk teenage girls. Researchers compared the therapy group to a health education group and followed 147 participants for one…

This research study aimed to understand how weight-loss surgery affects liver fat and metabolism in obese teenagers. Researchers followed 20 adolescents aged 13-20 before and one year after their surgery, measuring liver fat, insulin sensitivity, and metabolic markers. The study …

This study aimed to find out if a single session of isometric exercise (like planks and squats) or aerobic exercise (like running) is better at improving blood pressure in teenagers with overweight or obesity. Researchers enrolled 38 teens aged 13-17 and randomly assigned them to…